Fan Item Number: Ed5.1415 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Collapsible fan with 17 ivory inner ribs and two outer ribs with a carved iris design. The fan is covered on one side with stiffened white silk painted with irises and birds in green, purple, white, black, silver and grey. The ribs are fastened with silver coloured metal rivet and a u-shaped metal loop to which is attached a knotted cord of twisted white silk ending in two tassels.
History Of Use
Summer fans, round or folding, can be carried throughout the summer by men or women. The folding fan is seen more often at theatre or on the street as it can be tucked into the kimono or obi more easily.
Item History
- Made in Japan before 1953
- Collected before 1953
- Owned by Marion Stephan
- Owned by Charles H. Stephan before January 10, 1977
- Received from Charles H. Stephan (Donor) on January 10, 1977
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Marion Stephan and Charles H. Stephan
- Received from
- Charles H. Stephan (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Creation Date
- before 1953
- Collection Date
- before 1953
- Ownership Date
- before January 10, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on January 10, 1977
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0352/0033